Director of Development

Habitat For Humanity Of The Chesap - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Director

Remote - Baltimore, MD

About the position

The Director of Development leads the fundraising operations for Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, focusing on gift processing, grants, annual fund, and planned giving. This role drives efforts to secure financial resources critical to the organization's mission, working closely with the VP of Advancement and Marketing to ensure sustainable revenue growth, and assures excellence in all donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of gift processing, gift acknowledgement, donor appreciation, recording and reporting.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fund strategy to achieve annual revenue targets.
• Work closely with Habitat for Humanity International on all aspects of our shared fundraising efforts and appeals.
• Lead and coordinate resources and campaign around Planned Giving programs.
• In coordination with the Grants Manager, identify and secure corporate sponsorships and foundation grants, with annual targets for each funding stream.
• Oversee the planning and execution of donor stewardship events, including annual galas and recognition events.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to align donor outreach and branding efforts.
• Regularly report on development performance to the VP of Advancement and Marketing and the executive leadership team.
• Enforce safe work practices by all Habitat team members, volunteers, subcontractors, and workers at all locations and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, higher level degrees or certifications a plus.
• 7-10 years of progressive fundraising experience, including appeals, planned giving and corporate partnerships.
• CFRE preferred or in process.
• Proven project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with team support and supervision.
• Strong understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship practices.
• Proficiency in CRM software for fundraising, such as Salesforce, Virtuous, or Raiser's Edge.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flextime
• Gym membership